Serious differences to the previous version. Other than those specified, the backpack has no sunglass pocket. Laptop compartment is now placed unfavorable and as letzes - which used to be very convenient side zipper pocket is now very unfavorable flipped quasi forward. In the previous version you could open this side pocket, without removing the backpack. So you could, for example, digital camera, keys etc. take out much more quickly, for example when cycling. The backpack is unfortunately back. - Addendum: Some successful improvements / innovations to the previous version: - Bottle pocket deep - thus the bottles sit much more stable in it - Extensions to the zip pull - Tablet specialist